new garage - costs

goldengirl28

The house we are buying has a stand alone garage on the side of the property that is virtually falling over not a pretty sight

we are going to demolish it ASAP and rebuild, however i'm considering attatching it to the house on the side and if possible putting a toilet(cloakroom type thing) and the washer in there.

firstly any ideas on the costs
do we need planning permission and
is it posible to put a toilet in there or are there some rules to consider?

we would have access from the house as we have a side door that would open straight into the garage

any thoughts anyone

poppysarah

Vsit your local council's website and find their planning info.
Depends what the old one is made of - asbestos might cost 400+ to remove

Garage - costs vary according to size etc. 8k maybe? Hard to say.

goldengirl28

poppysarah wrote: »

Vsit your local council's website and find their planning info.
Depends what the old one is made of - asbestos might cost 400+ to remove

Garage - costs vary according to size etc. 8k maybe? Hard to say.

oh no didn't think about asbestos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we've got a mate who works at a company who does removals, i'll have to give him a ring, thanks for the heads up

i've been on the planning site, its about as clear as mud

thansk for your reply

poppysarah

Our council sent out a very interesting (confusing) leaflet that basically says if in doubt ask for planning permission (kerching - fees!)

If there's a local draftsman advertising in the paper they're usually very useful and au fait with local rules and what is likely to be allowed/with without planning. You'll need building regs too.

lincroft1710

If you build a toilet you will definitely need building regs approval, you may or may not need PP depending on size of extension.

shane42

if you want brick built with pitch tiled roof you are looking at about £15k , if foundations are reusable

poppysarah

And don't forget to factor in dropped kerb/drive way

Squish_21

Best to contact a builder on the approx costs.

Good idea to add a cloakroom on whilst you are doing it.

planning_officer

goldengirl28 wrote: »

The house we are buying has a stand alone garage on the side of the property that is virtually falling over not a pretty sight

we are going to demolish it ASAP and rebuild, however i'm considering attatching it to the house on the side and if possible putting a toilet(cloakroom type thing) and the washer in there.

...
do we need planning permission?

It is not possible to answer that without much more info!

Firstly, what type of house do you live in? Is there a road to the side of the house as well as the front?